It was the triumph of an idea, an identity. Of an unshakable and patient faith. And when it was over, Spain’s new generation having emulated the one from the 2010 World Cup, all of those legendary names, there was simply delirium for them.Spain were the only team that turned up to play this World Cup final, from the first whistle to the last in extra time.
Argentina were damned by their lack of ambition even before they had Enzo Fernández sent off towards the end of the regulation time. It was extraordinary to report that they did not have an attempt on goal until the 115th minute. Spain won their second World Cup title after Ferran Torres' 106th-minute smashed finish earned a 1-0 win against defending champions Argentina in the 2026 final.
Spain were crowned world champions for the second time in their history on Sunday, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ferran Torres' decisive strike in extra time settled a tightly contested final, giving Luis de la Fuente's Roja their second World Cup title, sixteen years after their first in 2010, and completing a historic Euro-World Cup double. Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with both nations seeking to etch their names in football history.
The European champions face the defending world champions in a clash of styles, experience, and ambition as the tournament's ultimate prize hangs in the balance. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.
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